Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets converts a shot en route to 13 opening-frame points against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets posterizes Jonas Valanciunas (17) of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

Porter Jr.’s 29 touches against Sacramento were the fewest of any of the starters and the third-fewest of any player that played in the game at all for the Nuggets.

LAS VEGAS — For Michael Porter Jr., getting traded from Denver to the Nets is going to be a huge adjustment, culturally and competitively. From third wheel on a contender to top option on a rebuild.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets points to the bench after hitting a three pointer against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 113-100 win at Ball Arena in ...

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets drives against Tobias Harris (12) of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. shoots a 3-point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) before playing the Los Angeles Lakers in the first game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Porter’s season peaked – or so it seemed at the time – in the month of January, when he had 12.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in 21.4 minutes with an eFG% of .612 and a plus-10.6 net ...

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after the second overtime period of DenverÕs 147-140 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

MIAMI — Michael Porter Jr. is long past the point where compliments need to be spoon-fed or hurt feelings coddled. At this point, tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Miami ahead ...

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) reacts in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City.